Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The Colby Museum is wheelchair accessible through the north and south entrances of the Bixler Art and Music Center; consult the interactive map of Colby College. Visitors can request assistance from a welcome desk host.
Wheelchairs and push walkers with seats are available for visitor use. To request one, call 207-859-5620 or email [email protected].
The Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art and Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville are wheelchair accessible via the main entrance at 93 Main Street. The gallery is located on the ground floor and the building has an elevator.
Parking
Free, accessible parking is available at both locations.
On campus, parking is available in the Roberts Lot behind the Colby Museum, and across Mayflower Hill Drive in the Alumni Lot. A campus map is available here.
Digital Guide
The museum's free digital guide available through the Bloomberg Connects app offers transcripts and subtitles for all audio and visual content. It offers screen reader support, alt-text for all images, and zoom and font size adjustments.
Service Animal
Visitors may bring trained service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service animals must always be on a leash when they are anywhere on campus. Emotional support animals are not allowed at the museum. For additional questions, please contact the welcome desk at 207-859-5610 or [email protected].
Seating in the Galleries
Benches are placed throughout the galleries should you need a place to rest or reflect during your visit. Lightweight folding stools are also available to carry with you through the galleries.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are available on all gallery floors. All-gender restrooms are available on the lower level near the elevator and in the Bixler hallway connecting the museum to Roberts parking lot.
Economic Access
Admission to the Colby College Museum of Art and its events and programming are free.
For access-related questions or requests, please call 207-859-5620 or email [email protected].